Experience

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Service Manager

  • Aug 2023 - Present

  Chicago, Illinois, United States



SAINT LEO

• France
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Beverage Director and Sommelier

  • Aug 2021 - Aug 2023

  Oxford, MS As the Beverage Director and Sommelier at Saint Leo, I have the opportunity to create an adventurous and innovative cocktail menu, curate an extensive and ever-changing wine list, develop and conduct staff training and education programs, and participate in expanding Oxford's cocktail and wine palate and knowledge. I also develop relationships with wine and liquor representatives, consult on event planning and logistics, assist on pricing, revenue, and budgetary items, and participate… Show more As the Beverage Director and Sommelier at Saint Leo, I have the opportunity to create an adventurous and innovative cocktail menu, curate an extensive and ever-changing wine list, develop and conduct staff training and education programs, and participate in expanding Oxford's cocktail and wine palate and knowledge. I also develop relationships with wine and liquor representatives, consult on event planning and logistics, assist on pricing, revenue, and budgetary items, and participate in hiring and training processes. All of these duties involve critical thinking and project management skills and require a high degree of organization, discipline, self-direction, and teamwork.

• Bartender

  • Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

  Oxford, Mississippi, United States I bartend and serve at one of Oxford's busiest, high volume restaurants. I manage a section, craft cocktails, interact with guests, conduct financial transactions accurately, all in a hectic environment, with ease.



Rhodes College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Instructional Assistant Professor

  • Jan 2023 - May 2023

  Memphis, Tennessee, United States Taught Introduction to International Relations and Introduction to Comparative Politics to wonderful college students for a semester as a sabbatical relief.



University of Mississippi

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Instructor and PhD Candidate

  • Jun 2017 - Aug 2021

  Oxford, Mississippi Courses taught: Introduction to Comparative Politics Introduction to International Relations International Organizations

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2015 - Jun 2017



Ravine

• Head Bartender

  • Jul 2018 - Jan 2020

  Oxford, Mississippi, United States Head bartender at one of Oxford's busiest and highest rated fine-dining restaurants. Created cocktails, interacted with guests and waitstaff, conducted accurate financial transactions, and managed a section with ease.



Copperfish

• Bartender

  • Jun 2014 - Jul 2015

  Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area



University of South Florida

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Aug 2013 - Jul 2015

  Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area



Datz

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Bartender and Staff Trainer

  • Jan 2010 - Jun 2014

  Well, I've decided to return to school. Bartending is pretty self-explanatory.



Dave Andreychuk's Grille

• General Manager

  • Sep 2006 - Jun 2009

  Manage a staff of anywhere from 25-30 people, inventory and order all beer and liquor, handle finances, develop and institute grassroots marketing plan, and develop relationships with all vendors, the St. Pete Times Forum, the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Tampa Bay Storm, the Tampa Bay Gator Club, and various other groups. Present and negotiate Preferred Partner agreements. Responsible for projecting budgets for payroll, beer, liquor, marketing, maintenance, and special events.



Cox Radio

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Account Executive

  • Aug 2005 - Aug 2007

  Prospect and call on businesses who are a good match for my radio station, conduct CNA (Customer Needs Analysis) to discover the client’s marketing objectives and help develop a plan to achieve them, incorporating my radio station into the mix if applicable. Develop creative campaigns and multi-level marketing strategies including online and event participation to help advertisers achieve their goals. Develop and maintain beneficial relationships with all prospects and clients.



Tampa Bay Times

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Account Executive

  • Feb 2002 - Jul 2005

  Handle business on a major account desk, consulting with real estate agents, brokers, and corporate headquarters of several industry leaders, including Coldwell Banker, Prudential Tropical, and advertising agencies. Negotiate $1 Million contract with NSA/SPM and Coldwell Banker Corporate annually. Make sales presentations at weekly Coldwell Banker agent sales meetings, introducing agents to new and unique advertising venues offered by the Times. Consistently raised revenue and hit budget. In… Show more Handle business on a major account desk, consulting with real estate agents, brokers, and corporate headquarters of several industry leaders, including Coldwell Banker, Prudential Tropical, and advertising agencies. Negotiate $1 Million contract with NSA/SPM and Coldwell Banker Corporate annually. Make sales presentations at weekly Coldwell Banker agent sales meetings, introducing agents to new and unique advertising venues offered by the Times. Consistently raised revenue and hit budget. In one 12-month period I increased account base by over 66%, resulting in a revenue gain of over $521,000. Show less



Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

• Newspaper Publishing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Advertising Sales Assistant/Special Sections New Business Development Sales

  • Mar 1999 - Feb 2002

  Little Rock, Arkansas Area Assist inside employment sales representatives, back up real estate sales desk, develop marketing opportunities and present by cold calling new advertisers to solicit participation on special ROP sections; consistently surpassed my advertiser and revenue goals. Headed party planning committee where I planned company parties and secured sponsors to help offset costs and provide gifts for attendees.